21533500 Spark Plug (112,113) Illustrations may not be applicable to your unit. 07208600 Impeller Belt (108-110,115) 07210800 Impeller Belt (112,113) 07211200 Traction Belt Mail Request to: Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI, USA 54110-0157 11/99...
2: S ECTION AFETY RACTICES AND AFETY LERT YMBOL Practice usual and customary safe working precautions, This is a safety alert symbol. It means: for the benefit of yourself and others. Understand and • ATTENTION! OL1253 follow all safety messages. Be alert to unsafe conditions •...
AFETY ECALS AND OCATIONS 1 &2. DANGER! Keep clear of auger while engine is running ALWAYS replace missing or damaged Safety Decals. Refer to Figure 2 for Safety Decal locations. OL1070 SAFETY Read Owner/Operator Manual. OL1801 • Allow operation only by properly trained adult, never children.
AFETY PERATIONAL AFETY Walk Around Inspection Rules of Operation Complete a walk around inspection of unit and work area Understand: to understand: • How to operate all controls • Work area • The functions of all controls • Your unit •...
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Hazardous Slopes Safety Gear DO NOT operate on steep slopes. DO NOT clear snow DO NOT operate unit without wearing adequate winter across the face of slopes. outer garments. Wear adequate safety gear, protective gloves. Wear proper footwear to improve footing on Keep all movement on slopes slow and gradual.
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Transport AINTENANCE AND ERVICE AFETY Use extra care when loading or unloading unit onto trailer or truck. Prepare Unit Secure unit chassis to transport vehicle. Before cleaning or making any inspections, repairs, etc.: disengage clutches, stop unit and engine, remove key, NEVER secure from rods or linkages that could be allow moving parts to stop.
3: A ECTION SSEMBLY SSEMBLY HECKLIST (Figure 3) WARNING Check each box after preparation completion. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS could result in 1. Install Handlebar and Attachment Clutch personal injury and/or damage to unit. Position lower handlebars on frame without Read, understand, and follow all safety practices in Owner/ installing hardware.
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WARNING FAILURE OF ATTACHMENT BRAKE could result in death or serious injury. Check attachment brake and clutch function (see Maintenance Section). 7. Connect Traction Clutch Install traction clutch cable rod end into rod adapter. Move traction clutch lever up and forward as far as possible and secure rod to adapter with setscrew (adjust per Maintenance Section).
4: O ECTION PERATION Release both clutch levers to ONTROLS AND EATURES Impeller disengage power and apply Disengaged See Figure 4 for all Controls and Features locations. brake to attachment. Dual Handle Interlock When Attachment Clutch and then Traction Drive Clutch are engaged, the Attachment Clutch will remain engaged (lever down) if released.
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ONTROLS AND EATURES OCATIONS 15. Scraper Blade 1. Traction Drive Clutch Lever 8. Recoil Starter Handle 16. Runner(s) 2. Attachment Clutch Lever 9. Deflector Remote Control 17. Headlight 3. Stop/Run Switch and Key 10. Chute Crank 4. Primer Bulb 11. Discharge Chute Deflector 18.
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Throttle Recoil Starter Handle The Throttle controls the engine speed. To increase or When pulled, handle will turn engine over. decrease the engine speed position control by adjusting IMPORTANT: DO NOT let handle snap back against starter. 1. "Fast" (normal or warm starts) Discharge Chute 2.
Differential Lock Knob (110,112,113) TART Differential Lock Knob is located on the left wheel hub. With differential locked, power is applied equally to both WARNING wheels. To engage differential lock: IMPROPER CLOTHING AND SAFETY GEAR could result in death or serious injury. Wear adequate winter •...
Differential Lock (110,112,113) Electric Start ALWAYS engage differential lock (located in left wheel See Figure 3 for all Controls and Features locations. hub) for best traction when throwing snow. WARNING Runners Use only extension cords and receptacles with U.L. CAUTION approved 3-wire grounding.
1. Turn discharge chute straight ahead. 3. Release Attachment Clutch Lever and wait for all moving parts to come a complete stop. 2. Push Primer Bulb 2 or 3 times for cold engine. 4. Move Throttle to the "Slow" position. NOTE: When temperature is below -15°...
5: G ECTION ENERAL AINTENANCE Ariens Dealers will provide any service or adjustments To add fuel to Fuel Tank: which may be required to keep your unit operating at 1. ALWAYS place unit in open or well ventilated area. peak efficiency. Should engine service be required, 2.
Engine Oil Check ALVE The engine crankcase oil should be checked daily or IMPORTANT: The unit is equipped with a gravity feed every 5 hours of operation. Oil level MUST be maintained type of fuel system. If the Fuel Shut-Off Valve is not in the in safe operating range on dipstick at all times or engine closed "Off"...
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2. Rotate belt fingers out and away from belt and pulley by removing one cap screw and loosening the other. IMPORTANT: Use care when rotating the belt fingers to prevent deformation of parts. NOTE: To gain clearance engage traction clutch and if necessary pull back attachment idler arm clevis pin.
HEEL plug and replace plug (Figure 11). 1. To replace friction wheel, tip unit up onto housing on 3. Use only Ariens special gear lubricant L-2 (Part a flat level surface. Number 00008000). 2. Remove bottom cover by removing four cap screws.
Special Gear Lube-L2 1. Auger Gearcase - Cast Iron OS0641 2. Oil Fill and Drain level plug 3. Ariens Special L-2 Gear Lube 4. Auger Gearcase - Aluminum Figure 11 OS0620 UBRICATION OCATIONS WARNING HOT SURFACES can cause death or serious injury.
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Deflector Remote (109, 113, 115) Discharge Chute Adjust nuts as required at conduit fitting on cap pivot If Chute does not stay in position while operating, tighten cable just beneath control panel. nut on carriage bolt at pivot point to increase tension on spring (Figure 14).
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2. Clutch cable spring should extend approximately 3/8" (9,5 mm) when clutch is engaged but allow clutch arm (at lower end) to return to its maximum down position when clutch is disengaged. To increase spring extension, loosen adjustment hardware (Figure 7) and move the attachment idler toward the belt.
71099700 ... Slicer Bar exposed metal joints and surfaces. Wipe off excess with 72402500 ... Light soft cloth. Do not use abrasives or harsh cleaners. Be sure to always use genuine Ariens parts to keep your Sno-Thro running like new. 10/99...
AINTENANCE CHEDULE ROUBLE HOOTING The chart below shows the recommended maintenance Problem Probable Cause schedule that should be performed on a regular basis. Engine will not crank Check if Key Switch is in run position. More frequent service may be required due to working Check for electrical problems.
(except for labor). Ariens Company may from time to time change the design of its products. Nothing contained in this warranty shall be construed as obligating Ariens Company to incorporate such design changes into previously manufactured products, nor shall such changes be construed as an admission that previous designs were defective.
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Ariens Company 655 West Ryan Street P.O. Box 157 Brillion, WI 54110-0157 920-756-2141 Fax 920-756-2407...